The Pope at War: The Secret History of Pius XII, Mussolini, and Hitler - New book by David Kertzer
June 13, 2022
David Kertzer's latest book, The Pope at War: The Secret History of Pius XII, Mussolini and Hitler, was published in June 2022 by Random House. Based on newly opened Vatican archives, a this groundbreaking book looks at Pope Pius XII's actions during World War II, including how he responded to the Holocaust.
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Nonfiction bestsellers list - The New York Times
Vatican's Pius XII archives begin to shed light and WWII pope - AP News
A new book explains Pope Pius XII's silence during the Shoah - but does not excuse it - The Forward
Vatican documents show secret channel between Pope Pius XII and Adolf Hitler - PBS News Hour
The Pope's secret back channel back to Hitler - The Atlantic
Pope sought secret peace deal with Nazi prince sent by Hitler, Vatican papers reveal - The Times
Deep in Vatican Archives, Scholar Discovers 'Flabbergasting' Secrets - The New York Times